Events

Zig the Pig

Zig the Pig is the lovable Zebra striped Pig who serves as the ambassador for Children's Chance!

Zig is an advocate for children with cancer and visits schools, businesses, and community events to raise awareness and funds to help his kids!

If you see a ziggybank in the community, feed him your silver and greens!

Visit Zig at his Zig Zite to find out where he's been and where he will be to help kids with cancer!

Your school or business can Adopt Zig the Pig and help families!!! Limited Adoption Spaces Available

BI-Lo Scan Card Fundraiser

When: May 6 - June 9, 2009

What: Donate $1.00 at the register of participating Bi-Lo locations to help SC children with cancer and their families!

Look for the Children's Chance ambassador Zig the Pig at participating locations for special events!

Zig the Pig will be at
the Lexington Bi-Lo to greet customers, give out tattoos and activity sheets, and take pictures!

Saturday, May 9th: 11 am - 2 pm
&
Saturday, May 16th: 1 - 4 pm

Visit one of the following participating Bi-Lo locations and donate at the register to help kids with cancer!

Participating Locations

Lexington Bi-Lo
421 Columbia Avenue
Garner's Ferry Bi-Lo
7830 Garner's Ferry Rd.
Decker Bi-Lo
2230 Decker Blvd.
Cayce Bi-Lo
300 Knox Abbott Drive
Sandhills Bi-Lo
120 Forum Drive, Village at Sandhills

12th Annual
Billy Mill Charity Golf Classic

When: Monday, May 18th, 2009

Where: The Country Club of Lexington

What: The Billy Mill Golf Classic is put on every year with the help and dedication of The Mill Family, PASCO, and countless volunteers and donors. The tournament features 18 holes of golf, raffle and door prizes, silent and live auctions, wonderful food, and great fun. The tournament honors the memory of Billy Mill, a local philanthropist, while raising money for Children's Chance.

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George Rodgers, 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner for USC poses with Stuart Morgan, Children's Chance Board Member!

David Mobley, world's longest drive champion poses with Scotty Mill, head of the Billy Mill Golf Tournament!

View pictures from last year's event.

CAPS Soccer Clinic

When: February 2010
Date & Time, TBA

Where: The University of South Carolina

What: CAPS soccer clinic is a child and parent soccer clinic hosted by the YMCA Columbia United and the USC men's Soccer Team and Coaches, to benefit Children's Chance. Kids and their parents have an opportunity to learn soccer from the USC varsity team and coaches, all for a great cause. For more information about the event please call (803) 254-5996.

Cost: $35 per child, $20 each additional sibling

View Pictures from the 2009 Event!

Annual "Cuts for Cancer" event

When: TBA, 2010

Where: Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology located at 449 St. Andrews Road

What: Receive a $5.00 hair cut, mini-pedicure, mini-manicure, or a variety of other services to benefit the Children's Chance ambassador, Zig the Pig and help his children with cancer and their families!

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Call 803-254-5996 or
email us for more info!

Children's Chance mascot, Zig the Pig, will make a special appearance

Stefen, a cancer survivor, receives a hair cut from Michelle, School Director, at the 2009 Cuts for Cancer event which raised $3,000 for Children's Chance!

View pictures from the 2009 Event!

Watch the Video!

Children of Hope Art Exhibit
2009

What: The Children of Hope Art Exhibit displays artwork created by children with cancer and blood disorders who participate in the Ryan Crout Art Therapy program at Palmetto Health Richland which is funded by Children's Chance.

2009 Children of Hope Exhibit
Columbia Museum of Art: August 19 - October 17

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Crystal Thurmond, age 10,
a participant in the Ryan Crout Art Therapy Program and an artist in the 2007 Children of Hope Exhibit

2nd Annual Charity
Paintball Tournament:
Carolina Fans Vs. Clemson Fans

When: November 22, 2008

Where: Triggertyme Paintball

What: Come out and compete in this new signature event to help SC children with cancer. The tournament features a combative paintball game, raffle prizes including a Gamecock football signed by Coach Spurrier and a Clemson football signed by Coach Bowden, lunch provided by The Carolina Ale House, all for a great cause!
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Pictures from last year's event!

For more information or to register call 803-254-5996 or email to: samanthahiggins@bellsouth.net

An Evening with the Gamecocks

When: December 16, 2008

Where: Williams Brice Stadium

What: Every year Children's Chance teams up with the Gamecock football team and coaches to put on the annual "Evening with the Gamecocks" event for children facing cancer and their families throughout the state of South Carolina. The children and families get to eat dinner with the Gamecock football players, get their favorite memorabilia autographed, and just have fun hanging out with the team.

Caroline Morgan, cancer survivor, takes a break from bowling to pose with Stephen Garcia at the 7th Annual "An Evening with the Gamecocks" event at Anchor Lanes!

Thanks to Coach Spurrier, the Gamecock Football Team, and the staff for really making a difference!

Go GAMECOCKS!!!

View pictures from this year's event!

Visit our Picture Gallery to view pictures of past events.

To volunteer with any of these events, please contact us or visit our Volunteer Page.